Holiday Events Across Ottawa and Baldwin City Schedule
A series of holiday events currying community support across Ottawa and Baldwin City. Garfield Elementary hosts a fundraiser from 2 to 7 pm with Santa and pet pictures at Ottawa Town and Country. proceeds aid the Garfield Parent-Teacher Association and Ben Martin Peck Animal Shelter. Richmond Christmas Festival features parade at 4:30 pm and tree lighting at 6 pm. Baldwin City presents The Nutcracker All Jazzed Up at Baldwin Junior High and Holiday Light Parade on Eighth Street, plus table displays at the Baldwin City Public Library and a Pomona Holiday Light Celebration with free treats at 4 pm. Funds support local causes including the Community Emergency Fund and animal shelter efforts.
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Garfield
College St
Ottawa
Garfield Parent-Teacher Association
Pam
Wellsville
Ash St
Ottawa Town and Country
Kingman Road
Ben Martin Peck Animal Shelter
Richmond
Pomona
Franklin Streets
Santa Claus
Baldwin City Public Library
Seventh and
High Streets
Santa Claws and Christmas Events Highlight Ottawa Weekend
The Ottawa Herald calendars spotlight Santa visits at shelters, Pomona Christmas lights, and a Sunday event line. Activities include Hamburger Night at Ottawa VFW Post 5901 to support National Home Support, plus church suppers and dances at VFWs and community halls with proceeds aiding youth trips and local missions. Events feature Anne Patrick book signing for charity and the Chamber groundbreaking for Habitat Franklin County.
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Ottawa
VFW
N. U.S
Hamburger Niles
Eagles
E. 15Th St
Community Foursquare Church
19Th St
Hitchin Post Opry
Quenemo
Jim Frye
Arlin Lierg
Hitchin’ Post
Jody Jackson
Russell Wolf
Dave Wooge
Garnett
Gloryland Quartet
W. 19Th St
Melvern
Main St
Chamber
Habitat For Humanity
Franklin County
N. Birch St
S. Walnut St
Anne Patrick
First United Methodist Church
S. Oak St
Patrick
Ottawa View
Borderline
Local Holiday Ads and Events Roundup
Busy ads announce big sales at Capelli Salon on Main Street with 20 percent off inventory and a gift certificate sale. In church notices, Blessings From The Lord's Church hosts Bible study and worship with a potluck. AppanOOSE Baptist Woman fundraiser features Pampered Chef and Candle Light activities December 8. Pomona hosts a holiday celebration December 9 with Santa and light displays. Country Living offers Christmas tours Monday through Saturday and Sunday afternoons. A bi annual gift certificate sale is advertised for December 8 with massage and chair massage drawings. Empty Frames Photography promotes a holiday photo special December 19 with a $76 session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Appanoose Baptist
Watkins
Pomona
eBay buyer tips and seller guidance from the eBay Queen
Readers share buying tips and seller advice for eBay transactions. Highlights include reading descriptions and photos, checking seller feedback, using PayPal for safety, and understanding bidding commitments. Practical steps cover avoiding non paying bidders, blocking bad buyers, and verifying money orders.
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eBay
PayPal
Paypal.com
Johnny
Ebay.com
Community meeting and group schedule in Ottawa area
A dense listing of local meetings and notices for Ottawa and surrounding areas. Activities include Celebrate Recovery at Trinity United Methodist Church, Alcoholics Anonymous groups at multiple venues, an Art Guild meeting at Carnegie Cultural Center, and various educational and city council sessions. Times span morning to evening across numerous weekday slots.
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Trinity United Methodist Chuch
N. Cedar St
Ottawa
Alcoholics Anonymous
First
Baptist Church
Fourth and
Hickory Streets
Art Guild
Carnegie Cultural Center
S. Main St
Ottawa Living Sober Group
First Christian Church
S. Hickory St
Leavenworth and Kansas City Holiday Event Schedule
Leavenworth County re-enactors perform Buffalo Bill Cody and other figures at the Leavenworth Courthouse from 3:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. The Kansas City Zoo hosts Holiday Wild Nights with Santa and elves from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., dinner included, on Dec. 14–15. Also Santa’s Express at Bonner Springs from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. and The Snow Queen’s Crystal Iced Tea Party at Lawrence Arts Center 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Details cover additional nativity exhibits at Centenary UMC and Clearfield German Christmas Celebration with tree lighting and crafts.
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Leavenworth County
Leavenworth
Walnut St
Buffalo Bill Cody
H. Miles Moore
Harriet Cushing
Kathay Williams
Lizzie Allen
Reuben Basehor
Kansas City Zoo
Zoo Dr
Kansas City
Santa
Lawrence
Santa’s Express
National Agricultural Center and Hall of Fame
Hall of Fame
Bonner Springs
Lawrence Arts Center
New Hampshire St
Clearfield
Clearfield United Methodist Church
Eudora
Sons of the King
Hands of Glory
Moscow Ballet Nutcracker at Folly Theater Kansas City
Tuesday and Wednesday at 7 30 pm the Great Russian Nutcracker performance by the Moscow Ballet runs at Folly Theater located at 300 West 12th Street Kansas City Missouri.
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Moscow Ballet
Folly Theater
W. 12Th St
Kansas City
Ottawa Area Chamber Board of Directors Meeting Notice
The Ottawa Area Chamber of Commerce schedules a board of directors meeting at 109 E Second St from 7 30 a m to 9 a m and a Personal Action to Health Exercise Group gathering at Don Woodward Community Center 517 E Third St Ottawa from 9 a m to 10 a m.
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Ottawa Area
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Baldwin City
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Ottawa Herald
Out
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S. Main
Stan & Becci
Shistar
Orth
Lane
Princeton
Rantoul
Williamsburg
Carrier Motor Mail
E-Z
S. Cedar St
Pye
Johnny J
Egi-Ebay. Com
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Suzie Eads
Franklin County Mental Health Center
B. 15Th St
Ottawa Group
First Baptist Church
Hickory
Elizabeth Layton
Hope and Guidance
Eisenhower Road
USD
Board of Education
S. Ash St
West Franklin School Board
Franklin St
Lane City Council
Lane City
W. Third St
Williamsburg City Council
Williamsburg City Hall
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Buick
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Trinity United Methodist Church
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Attorney At Law
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